May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Comments and concerns can be given to our Parish Pastoral Council at: [email protected]
PARISH PRIESTS AND DEACONS Rev. James Bachner……………….Pastor
Rev. Gary Oehmler…….Senior Parochial Vicar Rev. Fernando Torres………………..Parochial Vicar
Mr. Mark S. Bibro……………..…………………..Deacon Mr. Thomas O’Neill…………………...………………Deacon
Our Website: www.stteresakolkatapgh.org Parish Office
1810 Belasco Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Parish Ministry/Office……..412-531-2135 Parish Fax ……….…............412-531-8543 Parish E-Mail ……….…[email protected]
Faith Formation Offices and Program Sites
Nancy Spinneweber, Director of Faith Formation for Children English Programs (CGS/CCD) [email protected]
St. Catherine Site / 412-531-2135 ext. 20 1810 Belasco Ave, Pgh, PA 15216
St. Pius X Site / 412-563-0858 2690 Waddington Ave, Pgh, PA 15226
Marina Osthoff, Director of Faith Formation for Children Spanish Program (CGS) [email protected]
St. Catherine of Siena Site / 412-531-2135 ext. 23
Patty Schwerin– (English) Director of Evangelization, Adult Faith Formation and Protecting God’s Children [email protected]
412-563-0858
Chelo Cruz-Martinez– (Spanish) Director of Adult Faith Formation [email protected] Diocesan Victim Assistance
Hotline: 1-888-808-1235 Coordinator: 412-456-3093
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-932-0313
St. Catherine of Siena
1909 Broadway Ave. Pgh., PA 15216
Resurrection
1100 Creedmoor Ave. Pgh., PA 15226
St. Pius X
3040 Pioneer Ave. Pgh., PA 15226
Our Lady of Loreto
1905 Pioneer Ave Pgh., PA 15226
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St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Beechview Centro Parroquial:………………….412-531-2135 Fax:………………….…….…………412-531-8543 Oficina de Formación de Fe Hispana: 412-531-21-35 Ext. 23
Personal de la Parroquia Pastor— Padre James Bachner Vicario Parroquial — Padre Fernando Torres Vicario Parroquial — Padre Gary Oehmler Diácono — Rev. Sr. Thomas O’Neill Diácono— Rev. Sr. Mark Bibro
Ministerio Hispano 412.531.2135
Padre Fernando Torres Consuelo Cruz-Martinez-Directora de Formación de Fe para adultos en Español. [email protected] Marina Osthoff- Directora del Programa de Formación de Fe para Niños en Español. 412.531.2135 ext. 23 Bill Scott-Director de Música Latina Claudia Bazán-Secretaria Bilingüe Latino web-page: https://www.stteresakolkatapgh.org/española-amp-port
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ADORACION EUCARISTICA
En la Parroquia de St. Pius X , 3040 Pioneer Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15226 Nuestros Sacerdotes hacen la exposición y bendición detrás de las puertas de cristal , y pedimos que usted permanezca en su auto. MIERCOLES 7:00 A 8:30 PM
TODOS LOS DIAS DE 8:00 A 10:00 AM
CONFESIONES SABADOS: 12:00 A 12:45 PM , en St. Catherine of Siena, el pórtico de la entrada principal. *Confesiones en español son el primer sábado del mes.
MIERCOLES: 7:00 A 7:45 PM , en St. Pius X , en la entrada del edificio de escuela.
CASA SAN JOSE Monica Ruiz-Directora de la Casa San José
Dirección: 2116 Broadway Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216 [email protected] Tel- 412-343-3111 Fax- 412-343-3210 Horario: Lunes a Viernes de 10 am a 5 pm
Por favor siga apoyando nuestra Parroquia de Saint Teresa of Kolkata, en este tiempo de crisis y confina-miento, dependemos de su ayuda más que nunca. Puede enviar su sobre con su donación a la Oficina Parroquial por correo a:
1810 Belasco Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15216 También puede hacer su donación a través de la página :
https://stteresakolkatapgh.org/online-giving
MISAS EN ESPAÑOL durante este tiempo
de confinamiento:
Se celebra la Misa los sábados a las 5:30 PM, pue-den unirse a través deFacebook Live:
Facebook.com/STK15216. Las Misas grabadas se pueden ver en la página de YouTube de la Parroquia: St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish www.stteresakolkatapgh.org
La Sociedad de San Vicente DePaul: Dentro de los límites de nuestra parroquia, hay muchas personas necesitadas. Esta Sociedad ani-ma a los que pueden aportar económicamente, en la segunda colección, el primer domingo de cada mes para ayudar a los necesitados. Para aquellos que quieran ser voluntarios de ayuda o para aque-llos en necesidad de alimentos o ayuda financiera por favor llamen al: 412-370-8936. CAMPAÑA de DONATIVOS Sábado Junio 6, 2020 de 11:00 a 2:00 PM en el estacionamiento de la Iglesia de St. Pius X. Muebles pequeños, ropa, artículos de casa, jugue-tes.
Sacrament of Marriage: The Sacrament of Matrimony requires a time of spiritual preparation. Arrangements should be made at least six months before the date by meeting with the priest and before any social plans are made. Sacrament of Reconciliation (CONFESSIONS): Wednesday at St. Pius X 6:15-7pm Saturday at St. Catherine’s Noon-12:45pm Becoming a Catholic: We do have a program to instruct those who are interested in becoming Catholic. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Please contact Patty at 412-563-0858 or email [email protected]. . FOOD PANTRY: Food pantries serve certain boundaries: -The Brookline Food Pantry is located at 1036 Brookline Blvd. 2nd Saturday of Month 9:00-11:00am. -The St. Catherine Food Pantry is located in the St. Catherine’s School Building on the corner of Crosby and Pauline Avenues. 2nd, and 4th Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am. Beechview Manor: Manager can be reached at 412-571-2999 or 1926 Pauline Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Creedmoor Court: Manager can be reached at 412-344-1540 or 1050 Creedmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
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St. Vincent dePaul Society: Our parish has an active St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps those in need. Please call 412-342-8836 if you need assistance. We also need volunteers; please contact the Parish Office.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20
300 CLUB WINNERS
Week 19 #191 Eileen Brown $100
2020 PARISH SHARE
GOAL $ 179,861.00 Collected (as of April 25, 2020) $ 61,979.48
All overage benefits our Parish 100%.
Please consider leaving 10% to St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish
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Please remember to support Saint Teresa of Kolka-ta, even as we endure the self-quarantine protocols. This crisis has struck us in the midst of our transi-tion and our dependence on each other is even greater than before. Please continue to donate to Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish. Consider an in-crease in your donations, as a Lenten tithing. You can mail your donations to the Parish Office at 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 OR give online through our website at
https://stteresakolkatapgh.org/online
Offertory Collection Report Since most of our collections envelopes have come in as a trickle through the mail, and a few more people have started to give online I thought it might give a better picture if I give a view by months:
January 2020 Sunday Collections $55,290.22 OLG (Online Giving) $3,550.00 Total January $58,840.22 (4 Sundays averaged $14,710.05 per week)
February 2020 Sunday Collections $49,620.60 OLG (Online Giving) $3,595.00 Total February $53,215.60 (4 Sundays averaged $13,303.90 per week)
March 2020 Sunday Collections $41,631.71 OLG (Online Giving) $4,931.00 Total March $46,562.71 (5 Sundays averaged $9,312.54 per week) April 2020 Mailed/dropped off Collections $39,561.00 OLG (Online Giving) $8,902.10 Total April $48,463.10 (4 Sundays averaged $12,115.77 per week)
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FOCUS: If we do not speak and act for Christ, who will? St. Teresa of Avila once wrote that Christ has no body on earth but ours. This 16th-century mystic understood what Jeasus meant when he said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” She be-lieved we meet Jesus’ expectation by becoming a voice for the voiceless, as Philip did in Samaria—where his preaching, signs and deeds brought great joy.
We are not sure when public Masses will return. The inten-tion below may at some point be at a particular Mass time That could not be published at the time of bulletin submis-sion for printing. MONDAY May 18` James Krieger (Eileen) Anna Gribben (Christine Conley) Robert Del Greco (Debbie Brust) TUESDAY May 19 Mary Lou Dougherty (Maureen) Verna Schaum (Tina and Jim Schaum) Regina Klein (Christine Conley) WEDNESDAY May 20 Adam DeLuca (Kim A. Buerkle ) John Burkhart (Mary Fallon) Margaret Conley (Christine Conley) THURSDAY The Ascension of the Lord May 21 Paul Miller (Sally and John Ducouer) Jack O’Toole (Michael and Michelle Rizzo and Family) Jack Wright (Jack and Rosemarie Wertz) FRIDAY May 22 Nick and Margaret Arnold (Mike and Audrey Liss) Christine, Harry, and Margaret Conley; Anna Gribben and Regina Klein (C. Conley) SATURDAY May 23 William Steuernagle (Family) Elona Mae Timbrook (Clare) SUNDAY May 24 Rae and Robert Barozzini, Sr. (Family) Mike Acquaro (Family) Frances Mineo (Eileen) Jarrod P. Bodzer (Bill and Marian Vezendy) Bill Wahl, Jr. (Mother, Lorraine) Bobby Negri, Nan and Pap Pomicall (Family) For the People
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT In the spirit of St. Teresa of Kolkata, we honor Christ by com-ing together as one faith community with the pledge to reach out to the lonely and less fortunate. Our mission is to engage in unselfish acts of kindness and compassion, sharing our blessings with a humble heart.
MISION PARROQUIAL
En el espíritu de Santa Teresa de Kolkata, honramos a Cris-to unidos como comunidad de fe, con el compromiso de extender la mano a los más desafortunados y solos. Nuestra misión es dedicarnos desinteresadamente en actos de com-pasión y amabilidad, compartiendo nuestras bendiciones con un corazón humilde.
VIDEO SUNDAY MASS We would like you to join us via the internet on our
livestreamed Mass at 4:00PM Saturday.
Or you can watch it from our website at: WWW.STTERESAKOLKATAPGH.ORG
Visit the Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish YouTube Channel
CHURCH BUILDINGS– The Diocese is giving us di-rectives on how to re-open buildings (These were not available at the time of the bulletin needing submitted for printing. We will post them on the website as soon as we get clarification. CONFESSIONS: The sacrament will be available at: St. Catherine’s on Saturdays from Noon –12:30PM St. Pius X on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 6:45PM (Since confessions were not as available lately the priest will stay later if needed)
THE REASON FOR OUR HOPE “That is the reason for your hope?” Imagine somebody com-ing up to you and asking you that question. Not “What are you hoping for?” or “What are you hoping to do?” No, this isn’t about our desires for possessions or aspirations for life, it’s “Why do you hope?” Peter today tells us that we ought to be ready to give an answer to this question. Truth be told, few of us spend much time thinking about why we hope. Luckily, the scriptures today give us our answers. We hope because Christ suffered for us, in order that we might come to God. We hope because we know that, in the Spirit, God grants us another Advocate through Christ to remain with us always. No matter what we might hope for, whatever we might hope to do, we must always first know and proclaim the reason for our hope: the presence of God in Christ, with us through the power of the Spirit.Copyright © J. S. Paluch
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Our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy are extended to the families and friends of the fol-lowing who have recently passed away.
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